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#838 of 1,363 schools in MD

Crossland High

High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Temple Hills, MD

A Prince George's County Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6901 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748

  • Math 17% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.7% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.4% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$19,789
Chronic Absenteeism45.6%

Students at Crossland High score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crossland High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,160

Median home value

$355,600

Median rent

$1,586/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

56.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
8.3% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·20 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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From the Heart Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–122.6 mi125Compare →
National Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–122.7 mi156Compare →
Surrattsville HighEnrollment path unverified4.09–122.7 mi780Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Prince George's County Public Schools

Schools in district
199
Rank in district
#68 of 194
District spending per student
$19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crossland High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crossland High

Crossland High is a public high school in Temple Hills, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crossland High

What grades does Crossland High serve?

Crossland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Crossland High?

Crossland High has an enrollment of approximately 1,202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Crossland High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crossland High rank in MD?

Crossland High ranks #838 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Crossland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Crossland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crossland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossland High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crossland High a charter school?

No, Crossland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crossland High a Title I school?

No, Crossland High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossland High?

70.0% of students at Crossland High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,202
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince George's County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 20748)
40,094
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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